Magna In-House Publication No.

201801-03

Ascertaining the Corrosion Inhibition Properties of

Vappro 10 VCI Foam Emitter Using German Test
Method TL 8135-002
Nelson Cheng1 PhD (Honoris Causa), Patrick Moe1 BSc, Grad Dip, MSc
1
Magna International Pte Ltd
Singapore

Dr Benjamin Valdez Salas2, Dr Michael Schorr2

2
Autonomous University of Baja California

Article Info Abstract

Article History Controlling vapour pressure of VCI Products is the state-of-the-
Date of Publication: art of VCI manufacturers as different VCI carriers are used to
03 January 2018 meet each unique application due to the wide applications of
Available online: VCI products. Ascertaining the Vapour Corrosion Inhibition
03 February 2018 Ability of VCI product is of paramount importance to all
Keywords: manufacturers.
VCI Emitter In view of the above, a reliable test method is essential. The
Corrosion German TL 8135-002 Test Method has been adopted to
Inhibition ascertain the Vapour Inhibition Ability (VIA) Properties.

Introduction A test sample with a high degree of

Different VCI carriers such as polyurethane sensitivity to corrosion through
foam, Tyvek pouches, Tyvek sachets, condensation water is packed together
polyethylene film, kraft papers, oils, with a VCI auxiliary packing material in a
solvents, water, etc. are used in the vessel, which is then tightly closed.
production Vappro VCI Products. The Condensation is then forced on the surface
German test method TL 8135-002 is used of the test sample. By means of a blank trial
to determine the corrosion protection that is, a trial structure of the same type, but
effect of VCI auxiliary packing materials without VCI auxiliary packing material – it is
such as VCI foam emitter, VCI pouch, VCI determined whether the conditions of the
powder, VCI papers, oils, powders, and trial are sufficient to cause corrosion to
films on a defined test object of appear on the unprotected test sample.
constructional steel.
Test object
4 pieces of unalloyed, solid construction
steel.
Rubber Stopper
Test Sample
Vappro 10 VCI foam emitter
Figure A

The rubber stopper was inserted to the test

jar cover, and one piece of Vappro 5 was
suspended in the jar. The test jar was sealed
Test solution with its cover. See below picture Figure B.
10 ml freshly prepared glycerine/water
mixture with a density of 1.076 g/cm3 at
Test Jar Cover
(23±2) °C, which is intended to produce
approximately 90% Relative Humidity in
the jar. Test object

Test Equipment and Material

For each test, 4 test sets are necessary. A
Vappro 10
test set consists of the following parts
(1) Test Jars, 1 L, wide-necked.
(2) Rubber stopper, 54 mm Æ, with
longitudinal through hole Test Jar
(3) unalloyed, solid construction steel test
objects Figure B
(4) Vappro 10.
(4) 10 millilitres freshly prepared For the blank sample, test jar was sealed
glycerin/water mixture with a density of without inserting the Vappro 5. It contained
1.076 g/cm3 at (23± 2) °C (glycerin/water no VCI chemicals and was only used as a
mass ratio about 1:2) control/yardstick for the experiment. See
(5) Ethanol below picture Figure C.

Procedure of the test

Four test objects were polished with 320
grit abrasive paper to remove all grit and
rust, then rinsed with ethanol and dried.
Polished test object was inserted into the
rubber stopper. See below picture Figure A.

Polished Test
Object

Blank
Sample
without
VCI
protection
Figure C
The four test sets were stored for a period
of (20±0.5) hours at a room temperature.
At the end of the storage period, the jar
covers were removed from the test jars. The
freshly prepared 10 ml of test solution
glycerine/water mixture was poured into
each jar immediately after opening, and the
After an additional 2 hours ± 10 minutes,
the test jars were stored for a period of 2
hours ± 10 minutes in the heating chamber
at temperature 40°C to create 90% Relative
Humidity in test jars.
On conclusion of storage in the heating
chamber, the test objects were
disassembled from test jars and dried with
warm air, then inspected for any signs of
corrosion on the sanded surface of the test
objects from the four jars.
Test Result
The sanded surface of the test object from
the blank sample was badly rusted. See
below picture Figure E.
Blank Sample
badly rusted

jars were immediately closed again. Please

See below picture Figure D.

Figure E

No sign of corrosion was found on three

test objects protected with Vappro 10. See
below picture Figure F

After adding
10 ml of
glycerine/water
No corrosion
mixture

Figure D

Figure F
 Blank Sample Protected samples with Vappro Pouch.
(Without VCI Film)

Badly Rusted No visible corrosion was found on all three test objects

The Requirement of TL 8135-0002 for the corrosion protection effect:

Conclusion:

Based on above the test result, Vappro 10 passed the Grade 3 German test method TL 8135-
002.

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of VCI Auxiliary Packaging Materials A.1 Purpose and Area of Application A high humidity
level in the air and/or condensation can lead to corrosion even in airtight materials, thereby
rendering the materials unusable.

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